Description
Fudgy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are the ultimate fall blondies, blending warm pumpkin spice flavors with rich, gooey chocolate chunks. These easy, one-bowl bars are soft, moist, and packed with cozy autumn vibes, perfect for bake sales, casual gatherings, or a comforting sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter (227g)
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1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (6g)
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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1 cup packed brown sugar (220g)
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree (225g)
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2 tsp vanilla extract (10ml)
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1/2 tsp kosher salt (3g)
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1 large egg
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2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
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1 tsp baking powder (4g)
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (170g)
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1 cup dark chocolate chips (170g)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and toast briefly.
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Remove from heat; stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in the egg.
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Add flour and sprinkle baking powder on top. Gently mix until just combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth out. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the surface, pressing lightly.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and edges pull away from the pan.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Toasting pumpkin pie spice in butter deepens the flavor—don’t skip it!
Mix flour gently to keep bars soft and fudgy.
For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American